I remember life before the internet, roughly pre-1990s. It was slower-paced and more localized. I relied on physical media like newspapers, radio, and TV for news and entertainment. Landline phones, (I grew up with the rotary phone), letters, or face-to-face meetings was for communications. library visits were common. Socializing was mostly in-person, and communities were tighter but limited by geography. Online work was not even thought of. Privacy was easier to maintain.

I love to pull a mental time machine and visit the past, but let’s be real—I can’t complain about my life now without a good Wi-Fi connection! How else would I unleash my inner drama for the world to see? Thank you, Internet, for making my venting as easy as clicking “post”!

Daily writing prompt

Do you remember life before the internet?

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